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Milton

Kentucky · 574 residents · 1.471 sq mi
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Milton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
574
+9%since 2000
from 525 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
390 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
−3%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5025716417107791990201020202024Milton
2024637
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,813
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,302
+53%since 2000
from $13,264 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−38.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−4%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(511)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(539)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(22)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score10.8%(62)
Diversity Score
11
+276%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+15%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.6%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Female
60.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Milton, Kentucky?

Milton, Kentucky has about 574 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Milton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Milton, Kentucky earns about $42,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Milton, Kentucky expensive?

In Milton, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $108,900, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Milton, Kentucky?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Milton, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Milton, Kentucky?

About 15.6% of people in Milton, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Milton, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Milton, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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